HRD Practitioner: Bursaries (HCD)

Closing date: 21 Aug 2026
Department: KwaZulu-Natal - KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

Reference number: 22/1/3/6/3/40/2026

Salary: R338 106 per annum (Level 07)

Centre: Pietermaritzburg

Requirements

The ideal candidate must be in possession of a National Diploma/ NQF Level 6 qualification in Human Resource Management/Development/Skills
Development as recognised by SAQA coupled with at least 1-2 years of experience in an HRM&D environment, experience in Bursaries will be an
added advantage and a valid Drivers Licence. Essential Knowledge, Skills And Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have:- Sound
knowledge and understanding of Policies, Legislation and Prescripts pertaining to the Human Resource Development field; Public Service Education and
Training Strategies; Education and Training Structures; Financial Management; Practical demonstration of knowledge in the Human Resource
Development field; Finance; Project Management; Planning; Decision Making; Problem Solving; Conflict Management; Staff Development; Diversity
Management; Presentation Skills; Customer Orientation; Good communication skills (verbal & written) with other Government Institutions, Private Sector,
NGOs and Departmental Officials; Good computer literacy in MS Office.
Candidates must be able and willing to drive.

Duties

The successful candidate will be required to coordinate bursaries and study assistance programmes with the following responsibilities: Administer State
Aided Studies/Bursaries for the department; Provide for the administration of bursary matters; Develop, implement and maintain bursary/study assistance
programme policies; Administer bursary/study assistance programme payments.

Enquiries

Ms N Dlamini Tel No: (033) 260 8058

Applications

All applications to be submitted online on the following link:
https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/

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